AwardedAwarded 6 January 2026

Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services

Norfolk County Council · Local authority

In brief

Norfolk County Council awarded financial services work to Mercer Limited, Aon Solutions UK Limited and Barnett Waddingham LLP and 9 others on 6 January 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension Fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council (as Administering Authority of the Hampshire Pension Fund), Surrey County Council (as Administering Authority of the Surrey Pension Fund) and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) has let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This Procurement was split into 5 Lots…Read the full description
Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension Fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council (as Administering Authority of the Hampshire Pension Fund), Surrey County Council (as Administering Authority of the Surrey Pension Fund) and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) has let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This Procurement was split into 5 Lots Lot 1 - Actuarial Services Lot 2 - Benefits Consultancy Lot 3 - Governance Consultancy Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects There is no guarantee of business. Government has invited participation by Norfolk in the Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1——
Lot 2——
Lot 3——
Lot 4——
Lot 5——

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Mercer Limited (SME)
Aon Solutions UK Limited
Barnett Waddingham LLP
Hymans Robertson LLP
4 bids received
Lot 1£150,000,000
Awarded 29 October 2025
8 January 2026 to 7 January 2034
Mercer Limited (SME)
Aon Solutions UK Limited
Barnett Waddingham LLP
Hymans Robertson LLP
Paymaster (1836) Limited
5 bids received
Lot 2£150,000,000
Awarded 29 October 2025
8 January 2026 to 7 January 2034
Mercer Limited (SME)
Aon Solutions UK Limited
Barnett Waddingham LLP
Hymans Robertson LLP
Redington Limited (SME)
5 bids received
Lot 3£150,000,000
Awarded 29 October 2025
8 January 2026 to 7 January 2034
Mercer Limited (SME)
Aon Solutions UK Limited
Barnett Waddingham LLP
Hymans Robertson LLP
Redington Limited (SME)
5 bids received
Lot 4£150,000,000
Awarded 29 October 2025
8 January 2026 to 7 January 2034
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP
KPMG LLP
Mercer Limited (SME)
Aon Solutions UK Limited
Barnett Waddingham LLP
Hymans Robertson LLP
Government Actuary's Department
Isio Group Limited
Penfida Ltd (SME)
13 bids received
Lot 5£150,000,000
Awarded 29 October 2025
8 January 2026 to 7 January 2034

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 069561-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 007782-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

108

Awards

69

Suppliers it has used most for financial services

  1. Employee Benefits and Occupational Health Services

    Crown Commercial ServiceUK-wideHealthcare services, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon11 hours left7 lotsFramework

    £1.3bnframework ceiling
  2. King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

    The King's TrustUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon32 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £65kestimated
  3. Provision of Insurance and Related Services to ForHousing

    Forhousing Devco LimitedUK-wideFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon44 hours leftExpress interest6 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £11.2mestimated
  4. Pensions Administration Operational Support Service Framework

    Norfolk County CouncilUK-wideFinancial services and insurance

    Closing soon2 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £130mframework ceiling
  5. Legal Services Framework

    Castles and CoastsUK-wideLegal services, Financial services and insurance

    Closing soon3 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £3mframework ceiling

From notice 069561-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2025, last updated 28 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.